Planning appeal decision
36 High Street, New Sharlston, Wakefield, WF4 1BE
Planning appeal 3374047 at 36 High Street, New Sharlston, Wakefield, WF4 1BE (Wakefield Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 16 December 2025 by Inspector Clark J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
dropped kerb outside the property to allow car parking alongside house. Addition of hardstanding, limestone chippings on hardcore
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Clark J
- Postcode
- WF4 1BE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposal would introduce a new vehicular crossing and hardstanding area over the grassed verge, detrimentally affecting the verdant and open character of the area and the semi-rural appearance of the High Street frontage.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SP23LP56LP57
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 9
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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